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EA08 AKP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,717 mi
Last recorded87,717 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 AKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills light corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 21 Jun 2017 87,717 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills light corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to 1.6mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slight side wall damage

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front chassis by subframe mounts have bad corrosion but not excessive (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,972 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage, no cords exposed

Fail 15 Jun 2015 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage, no cords exposed

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 37,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EA08 AKP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA08 AKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA08 AKP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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